DennisJ.Drygas

Dennis J. Drygas 1945 - 2011 CHICOPEE - Dennis J. Drygas, 66, a lifelong resident of Chicopee, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 8, 2011 at Baystate Medical Center, with his loving family at his side. Born on February 26, 1945, a son of the late John and Isabelle (Stasiowski) Drygas, he was a communicant of the Basilica of St. Stanislaus, Bishop & Martyr, and a member of its choir. Dennis was a fourteen year employee of Eastern Container and then later retired from AAA of Pioneer Valley. He was a graduate of Chicopee High School, Class of 1963, and also a graduate of the US Army Reserve School. Dennis is survived by his loving brother, Richard K. Drygas and his wife Marlene, of New Fairfield, CT; his cherished nieces, Sarah Stunkard and her husband Jory and Andrea Drygas and her fiance Joseph Martucci; aunts, uncles and many cousins. Funeral services for Dennis will be held Friday at 9 AM from the Kozikowski Funeral Home, 565 Front St., Chicopee, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Stanislaus Basilica. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday from 5:00-8:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Basilica Ministry of Care, 566 Front St., Chicopee, MA 01013 or the Friends of the Chicopee Public Library, Emily L. Partyka Central Branch, 449 Front St., Chicopee, MA 01013.